Politics (Oxford, 18-24) Oxford Summer Courses

Course Details

Dive into the dynamic world of politics as you join the Politics Summer School by Oxford Summer Courses for inquisitive students aged 18-24. Based in a historic Oxford college, the course studies iconic politicians, modern-day conflicts, and the ever-changing political landscape. Explore democracy, national tensions, economics, social democracy, socialist feminism, and unheard voices. Engage in debates with intellectual rigour, examining the social and philosophical frameworks of political theory.

During the course you’ll set ambitious goals with our support, and take part in tutorial Q&A sessions. You’ll gain insight from political professionals. Discover future career pathways, understand the Oxford and Cambridge tutorial system, and visit diverse Oxford colleges for a comprehensive experience. Your learning will be in the Oxford way with small-group, tutorial-style teaching. Complete independent work evaluated in personalized tutorials, and receive a certificate and recommendation letter. Independent study allows for deep exploration of topics, while industry insights and career sessions offer valuable guidance. Enjoy evening socials, diverse activities, and college visits for a well-rounded summer school experience.

Accommodation

Stay in accommodation used by term-term undergraduate students at Oxford
Standard and Premium room options
Breakfast and dinner daily, with formal dinners on Friday nights

Tuition

Your expert tutor will encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive seminars
Class sizes kept small, to no more than 8 students
Tutorials give opportunities to discuss your work and feedback with your tutor
On completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor

Extracurricular Activities:

See more of the country with visits to destinations such as Blenheim Palace, the British Museum or the city of Bristol
Plenty of free time, allowing you to organise social activities with new friends
Take a guided city tours to get an introduction to historic Oxford
Your course completes in style, with a traditional graduation ceremony

Oxford Summer Courses was established in 2010 by two Oxford University alumni, Harry Hortyn and Robert Phipps. Offering a diverse range of over 40 subjects tailored for ages 9 to 24, their summer courses are hosted at prestigious university colleges and boarding schools in iconic cities including Oxford, Cambridge, London, and more. In 2023 alone, over 2,380 students experienced Oxford Summer Courses.

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Stay in accommodation used by term-term undergraduate students at Oxford
Standard and Premium room options
Breakfast and dinner daily, with formal dinners on Friday nights

Your expert tutor will encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive seminars
Class sizes kept small, to no more than 8 students
Tutorials give opportunities to discuss your work and feedback with your tutor
On completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor

See more of the country with visits to destinations such as Blenheim Palace, the British Museum or the city of Bristol
Plenty of free time, allowing you to organise social activities with new friends
Take a guided city tours to get an introduction to historic Oxford
Your course completes in style, with a traditional graduation ceremony